Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more thoroughly.
Also known as Trailing Saint-John's-Wort · Trailing St John's-Wort · Trailing St. John's-Wort
Hypericum humifusum, the trailing St. Johnswort, is a low-growing perennial with bright yellow, star-shaped flowers, ideal for groundcover or rock gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade, especially in hotter climates.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but can tolerate brief dry spells once established.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Light Feeding
25% intensity
Benefits from occasional feeding during the growing season, but avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more thoroughly.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or straggly stems at any time. In late winter or early spring, you can do a more significant prune to control size and shape.
Propagate by taking stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be 5-10 cm long and placed in moist, well-draining potting mix. Rooting hormone can aid in faster establishment.
Repot in spring every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting compost. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid over-watering issues.
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Where Trailing St. Johnswort (Hypericum humifusum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Hypericum |
| Species | Hypericum humifusum |
Similar in genus Hypericum
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